Pretty Peony Blog
We celebrated Mom's birthday. I made a card (above) for her and used an old photo from her childhood and one from around 2005/07 with her wearing a moderned Hmong outfit. The inside was written with very simple words and then husband and I and the kids signed it. Before everyone arrived, it was just... Continue Reading →
I was looking through my photos for a sunrise photo and couldn't find too many. The last sunrise photos taken was last September when my family and I went to Maroon Bells. Guess this means it's time to get out there early and capture some early morning gorgeousness. I created this layout as an example... Continue Reading →
I ended up making that pepper sauce mentioned, here. Growing up we always had some type of pepper sauce to dip in with our food and as I got older it's just become a norm. The pepper sauce in the photo is made of all fresh ingredients. I made quite a lot and it's lasted... Continue Reading →
[4.06: Waiting a few minutes before heading to the 2nd cave.] This post is a continuation from the trip the family took to Glenwood Springs last week. The cave was fun for husband and I but the girls found their thrill in the Alpine Coaster ride, Laser Tag, and the 4D Motion Theater. They also... Continue Reading →
[Easter Sunday Service: My sister and her boyfriend in the hats on the left.] My sister and her boyfriend invited my husband and I and our kids to Easter service with them this morning. When we got to the location (a decent size amphitheater) there were so many people that we ended up sitting on... Continue Reading →
[Glenwood Springs from up high : Taken by husband] I've been to Glenwood Springs many times but have never gone to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. I'm not sure why it never crossed my mind to go there. The family finally went there a couple of days ago and it was a lot of fun. ... Continue Reading →
This morning, the bushes were iced. It's always so strange how one day it's nice and warm and the next day it's like the middle of winter. Last Weekend Photos Mom washing scallions she picked from her garden for me. I'm still not sure what to use them for. Maybe I'll mash them with some... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day with the temperature in the high 80's. I was over my parents' house with the D90 and the 55-200mm lens to shoot some peach blossoms in their backyard. They were gorgeous. There were no blossoms last year so I was excited to see them this year especially because this... Continue Reading →
Husband, the kids, and I rode our bikes around the Aurora Reservoir and we are exhausted. The trail is 8 miles around the reservoir but getting there took another mile or two so it was approximately 10 miles total. We packed water and snacks and took a short break near the marina then continued on.... Continue Reading →
This is one happy orchid. It keeps growing. See those buds tucked behind the flowers? That's from the second stalk. There is also a small bud trying to grow in the first talk. Then there this. A third stalk making its way out. My pot has become too small to contain this beauty but I'm... Continue Reading →
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